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Japan has extradited a detained Russian citizen suspected of being a key member of an international ransomware group to German authorities, a source familiar with the matter said Tuesday. The suspect is believed to have been an important figure in the transnational criminal network's operations.
Cambodia claims there are no longer any online scam centers in the country, but rights groups and experts express doubt, noting that large-scale operations may persist. Authorities report raiding hundreds of sites and detaining thousands of suspects amid ongoing concerns about unverified progress.
Interior ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) have agreed to step up cooperation against cyberattacks and high-tech crime. They pledged to enhance intelligence-sharing, create joint early-warning systems, and boost law enforcement training.
Kenneth Law, 60, pleaded guilty to 14 counts of counseling or aiding suicide after sending poison and instructions to more than 100 people worldwide. The case, involving victims in multiple countries including the UK and US, highlights the difficulty of policing online suicide forums. Sentencing is set for September.
A growing wave of online fraud is targeting Jordanians through fake social media ads and groups offering cheap gold, often leading to vanished sellers or counterfeit goods. Victims report losing money after falling for promises of quick profits. Authorities and industry experts are urging the public to buy only from licensed retailers.
Indonesian police arrested 321 foreigners in a raid on an illegal online gambling ring in Jakarta, marking one of the largest crackdowns on digital betting networks in the country. The suspects, all foreign nationals, are being held for investigation.
